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Canterbury Town News
May, 2018 Canterbury, Connecticut
SELECTMEN’S CORNER
Although today, April 27, is a damp cool day, I am assured that spring is here and
warmer weather is to follow. I believe that most of us that heat with wood can all agree Canterbury
that the end of the heating season is long overdue. Agricultural
Canterbury celebrated Earth Day on April 21 with a town wide clean up. Over 50
people volunteered and they picked up along many miles of roads. Thank you to all Commission
who participated and I hope that the spirit of Earth Day lives on all year and we
continue to keep our town beautiful. Fresh vegetables from the garden and
local farms are the best!
SFC Little League kicked off the 2018 season with a parade on April 28 and they are
looking forward to another great season. And yet a further sign that spring is here, the The Canterbury Farmers Market is at the
Canterbury Farm Market is scheduled to open next month and already there are many Town Hall on Tuesday’s from 4 to 6:30
vendors signed up to participate. This is the third season for the market and it keeps pm. The market runs from June 5th to
growing. Keep your Tuesdays open to support local agriculture. October 2nd. Craftsman, Artisans and
Agriculture are welcome to be vendors.
Another rite of spring is the budget. All the town departments have been working hard Contact 860-546-9693 for information
to finalize numbers, trying to offset cuts in State aid to various initiatives while and a registration form.
maintaining our programs and high level of service.
On May 22 at 7:00 pm there will be a
At the Town Hall the LED light replacement project is complete. The parking lot lights mandatory market vendor’s meeting at
are much brighter and more efficient, increasing safety while also providing long term the Town Hall. At the meeting, the
savings for the town. vendors will select their spots for the
Finally, the Fourth of July Parade is coming up soon. This year I would like to make it 2018 season and review rules of the
even bigger and better. Please contact my office if you would like to help organize and market. If you are interested in being a
volunteer on the day. Your efforts make our parade the great event that it is. volunteer Market Master please plan to
come to the meeting. The Market Master
Christopher Lippke will help coordinate market set up, work
First Selectman with vendors to get consensus on
questions, and be a much-appreciated
Town Clerk & Tax Collector’s Office organizer of the weekly market activities
and guest vendors too.
Dog Licenses: Reminder notices will be sent the last week of May. Once received,
you may come in to purchase. Rabies vaccination expiration dates are on the postcard. Now what to do with those yummy
If the rabies vaccination expired since your last visit, please bring the updated vegetables, some ideas can be found in
certificate with you when you renew the license. YOU MUST include a self-addressed books at the Library like The Plant Pure
envelope for all dog license transactions sent by mail. Nation Cookbook and Vegetarian The
Best Ever Recipe Collection. If you have
Hunting/Fishing Guides: The 2018 Hunting and Fishing Guides are available in our questions about growing vegetable crops
office. If you are over 65 years old, you are eligible to receive a free fishing license, call the UConn Cooperative Extension
although the must be renewed yearly. The State of CT now requires a “stamp” for trout Master Gardeners at 860-774-9600.
and salmon fishing (cost: $5.00). More information is available at: http://www.ct.gov/
deep/site. Brochures are also available in our office. The USDA Farm Service Agency is
helping connect farmers to free mentors
NEW Transfer Station Stickers – The new 2-year sticker costs $20 per vehicle. The through SCORE. The first meeting will
old/orange stickers expired on April 30, 2018. You must present a current Canterbury be at your farm to help look at strengths,
motor vehicle registration at time of purchase. Reminder: the Transfer Station is for concerns and how to improve
household garbage and recycling only. profitability, marketing, and to discuss
Budget/Tax Bills: The Annual Town Budget Meeting will be held on May 17. The future needs. The mentors are not
budgets (General Government, Education and Capital Improvement) will be voted on experienced in farming, they can help
at referendum (date to be determined). Absentee ballots will be available in the Town with the business aspects of farming. If
Clerk’s office for those that will be out of town on the day of the referendum. If the you’d like to connect with a SCORE
budgets pass at referendum, then the Board of Finance sets a mill rate, and tax bills can mentor, contact Alicia McCue, Windham
be processed, with June 30 as the target mailing date. Taxes are billed with a 30-day County Farm Service Agency, at 860-
grace period. Interest accrues at a rate of 1½ % from the due date. Please read your bill 412-5269.
carefully, as all the pertinent information regarding due dates is clearly written. If the Happy growing! Happy Spring!
budgets do not pass, then revisions will have to be made, another Budget Meeting will
take place, and then another referendum. If the budget fails again, then the process is Dawn S. Pindell
repeated. This year’s taxes are based on the October 1, 2017 Grand List. Chairman
Natalie EllstonPage 2 Canterbury Town News
Canterbury Seniors Canterbury Cares
The Canterbury Seniors hold their Canterbury Cares Food Pantry, located in the lower level of First Congregational
monthly meeting and potluck Church of Canterbury, is a monthly food resource to residents of the town of
luncheon the second Thursday of Canterbury. We distribute on the third Monday of the month, from 10 am to noon, and
every month at 11:00AM in the Town invite town residents in need of food assistance to visit the pantry or contact the church
Hall Community Center. Upcoming at (860)546-9007. Residents of Canterbury do not need to preregister to come to a
meetings are scheduled for June 14 distribution but will need to bring proof of residency to their first visit.
and July 12, which is our traditional
cold dish luncheon. There is no Upcoming dates for distribution are:
meeting in August. We will gather May 21st 10 am - noon June 18th 10 am - noon July 16th 10 am - noon
again on September 13. You are We are so grateful to everyone who has donated funds, food and time to Canterbury
eligible to join the senior club if you're Cares. A special thank you to Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School for their generous gift
at least age 50. Dues are $8.00 of proceeds from their Empty Bowls event March 15th. Art teacher, Sam Rizer and all
annually. New members are welcome the students and staff who participated put on a beautiful event while drawing attention
anytime throughout the year. Come to issues of hunger in our local communities.
learn about our many trips and
activities. Please call Debbie Kinne at We continue to have the support of our town’s wonderful churches, schools, local
860-546-6136 with any questions. organizations and individuals and we are so thankful. We are also grateful to all our
volunteers. You faithfully unload the truck, stock shelves and help distribute food, and
we appreciate all that you do!
Canterbury Anyone who would like to volunteer to help with Canterbury Cares Distribution (the
Senior Trips third Monday of the month), are invited to contact us at (860)546-9007.
Have you noticed that people do not
think much about traveling when it's Land Use Department
cold and stormy, unless it's to a place With the warmer weather finally here, many have inquired about the permits needed to
with better weather? Now it's time to construct an accessory structure. Below is a guideline to follow:
get out and enjoy ourselves. One way
might be to join others, see a show, When and What Type of Permits are Required for Accessory Buildings?
travel someplace, make new friends! Accessory buildings 100 square feet or less do not require permits from the Land Use
Office BUT should still meet the setback requirements listed below.
The Seniors have a travel program
which is open to many ages. Copies of Accessory buildings OVER 100 square feet but LESS than 200 square feet require a
our trips can be found on the bulletin Zoning permit.
board in the Library and Community Accessory buildings OVER 200 square feet require Zoning and Building permit
Room. There are also flyers giving approval AS WELL as B100a approval from the Northeast District Department of
details for each one. Information can Health.
also be found on-line under
Canterbury Ct. Senior Travel, check Exemptions from the B100a approval are as follows:
under Brochures in the upper right Accessory building or sheds less than 200 square feet which will sit directly on
corner for information on each. pressure treated plywood or concrete blocks and do not require the putting of
Our big trip for this year takes us to a concrete slab, frost protected footings, sonar tubes or another foundation
National Parks in Wyoming and South that would disturb the soil.
Dakota. Next year, 2019, we plan to Anchoring kits that prevent uplift due to winds which are used for temporary
steamboat on the Columbia and Snake structures such as car pots. Anchors should not penetrate the septic system.
Rivers-plenty of history and fabulous Anchoring kits that require the pouring of a concrete slab or permanent
scenery! There is a great impressionist footings do require B100a approval.
show with the Edwards Twins, music Side and Rear Set back requirements depend on the size of the accessory building:
from the 50's, 60's and 70's at the
beautiful Saint Clement's Less than 400 square feet 5 feet; 400-800 square feet 10 feet; Greater than 800 square
Castle, fabulous Friesian horses in feet 25 feet. If proposed less than 75’ from the front property line, the accessory
Vermont, a tribute to Simon & structure must be located in the side or rear yards of the principal dwelling.
Garfunkel, travel to Ogunquit to see
"The Jersey Boys”, listen to the music Accessory buildings include: sheds, detached garages, storage buildings, greenhouses,
of Andrew Lloyd Webber. hoop houses, and similar buildings used for non-commercial or agricultural uses.
In October we'll have great turkey on
the train as we travel along Lake
Winnipesaukee and in November we Questions please call:
return to Newport Playhouse to laugh Zoning Enforcement Officer at 860-546-6857
with their great comedy. If you have Building Inspector at 860-230-3012
any questions or would like more
information, please call Joanne (860) Northeast District Department of Health at 860-774-7350
546-9830. Melissa Gil
ZEO/WEOCanterbury Town News Page 3
Canterbury Lions Club St. Augustine Church
The Canterbury Lions Club has been active since 1972, raising funds that can be used 144 Westminster Road
to help address the critical needs of our community and residents. As part of Lions (Route 14)
International, Lions have a particular focus on the helping the sight and hearing
impaired. We collect eye glasses and hearing aids year-round and have installed a Annual Plant Sale
collection box at the transfer station to make it more convenient for people to donate. Our annual plant sale will be held on
We have worked collaboratively with several community organizations with our Food the church lawn on Saturday, May 12,
Trailer and look forward to working with more of them. All proceeds from our various 2018 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop
fund-raising activities go directly to benefit Canterbury residents and organizations by to pick up flowers for Mother’s
like the Low Vision Center that serve our community. Day or plants for your garden;
We have partnered with Connecticut Lions Eye Research Program, KidSight, to vegetables, perennials, annuals,
conduct no cost visions screenings this past year for all Canterbury children at our Something for everyone!
Elementary schools. Last year CT Lions clubs with the help of 23 WelchAllyn Spot
cameras screened 54, 000 children stated wide, identifying 11% of those screened to 2018 Car Cruise
need further follow up. Our annual Car Cruise will be held on
We are finishing up the first phase of exercise equipment installation at Manship Park, Tuesday, August 21st (rain date
and hope to have a dedication ceremony in the next month. We will be having a August 23rd), from 4:30 pm to 8:00
Chicken BBQ Dinner on June 9th at the Community Center from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, pm. Come socialize as you view
dine-in or take-out available. Our Million Penny drive is on-going with collection vintage cars and enjoy food from our
containers available at local businesses. Once we have collected our goal amount, we kitchen and ice cream from
plan to put them on display before using the funds raised for our community Canterbury Cones, as you enjoy our
projects. If you would like to donate to this project please contact Lion Nancy Balcom DJ and his music.
at 860-546-9085.
The Canterbury Lions Club meetings are held at the Riverview Restaurant (Rte. 14
Assessor’s Office
Moosup) at 7:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Membership is by Additional Veteran’s & Local
invitation, and new members are always welcome! For more information contact Option Veteran’s Exemption
Membership Chair Lion Sarah Wallace at canterburylionsclub@gmail.com or These programs are designed to
sarah_wallace@banksi.com provide property tax exemptions for
veterans whose income falls within
Friends of the Canterbury Public Library certain limits. To receive these
exemptions, an application must be
The Friends of the Canterbury Library Book and Bake Sale will be held this April 19th filed by September 28, 2018 for the
from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. The sale opens at 8:30 for members. The sale will be held in 2018 Grand List. Proof of income is
the community room at the town hall, located at 1 Municipal Drive in Canterbury. required. Call the Assessor’s Office
for more information. 860-546-6035
Getting a membership in the Friends is easy. They will be available at the door on the
day of the sale, or at the Canterbury Library anytime. Memberships also may be Lynn Byberg
purchased directly with credit card or PayPal by clicking on the Join us link on the
Wish List section of the library’s website:canterburylibrary.org/ All proceeds from the Fourth of July Parade
sale are used towards the continued improvement of the collections and the programs
of the Canterbury Public Library. The annual Fourth of July parade will
be held Tuesday July 4th. We are
Please join us for an evening with Sam Ducharme for his entertaining presentation: looking for marchers, vendors and
Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail on May 30th at 7:00PM, held in the community entertainment for the celebration
room. This event is free and open to all. Those who attend this program will be treated following the parade. We also need
to a modern-day adventure. Sam Ducharme set out on a 2180-mile, 14 state volunteers to help organize. If you are
backpacking trip from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin Maine. During his interested please contact the first
six-month journey he documented the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, selectman's office.
the wildlife, the hardships encountered on the trail, as well as the people, culture and
humanity at its finest. Come join him as he takes you through the trail towns, over the
mountaintops and through the backcountry. The images and stories will leave you with Editor’s Note
a renewed awe of the beauty of our country and its people. The next issue will be published in
Sam Ducharme is a retired K9 Officer and is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. As an August 2018. Anyone wishing to
avid outdoorsman, and finding the empty-nest, Sam decided to buy a backpack and a submit articles for consideration
plane ticket to Georgia. From there, he started walking north. With no prior may do so by email to
backpacking experience, he learned on the trail. Gear, trail nutrition, enduring the canterburynewsletter@yahoo.com
elements, and the logistics involved in a long-distance backpacking trip were hard or by dropping them off at the
lessons. After 20 years working within Connecticut’s prisons, the search for a positive Selectmen’s Office before August
recharge resulted in a life changing journey. 15th. The editor reserves the right
in all instances to edit for length
The presentation will follow our Friends of the Canterbury Library 2018 Annual and content. Submissions are
Meeting, where we will celebrate our accomplishments, present upcoming activities welcome from all Canterbury
and elect the officers for the coming year. The annual meeting will be brief. organizations and institutions.
Refreshments will be served.Page 4 Canterbury Town News
Canterbury Recreational Women’s Volleyball League
As we take to the sand courts to kick off our 2018 season of the schedule, qualifying teams then become eligible to participate
Canterbury Recreational Women’s Volleyball League, this year in the Playoffs.
will mark a decade of the league’s existence! The success of the I would also like to acknowledge Christopher Ferris, who has
league is mainly due to the group of ladies that keep coming graciously donated and hand crafted a beautiful message board.
back to participate year after year. Additionally, I would be Participants will now be able to review the league schedule,
remiss in not acknowledging the efforts of some very key court assignments, and other league information.
people on the Canterbury Recreation Commission; specifically,
Jim Molkenthin, Prentiss Balcom, and Denise Lindell. These If you are interested in participating, please call the number
three individuals have been very instrumental in lending their below. Although team slots have been filled for the upcoming
support and wisdom over the years. Thank you everyone! season, there may be teams in need of additional players to
round out their rosters.
Matches are played on Monday nights at 6:00 & 7:00pm, on the
three sand courts at Manship Park in Canterbury. The 2018 “KEEP THE VOLLEY GOING!”
Season is expected to kick off mid-May and continue through Wendy Dayger, Director
the end of September. Teams face off weekly in a 3-game series (860) 546-9132
of head to head competition. At the end of the regular season
FINNISH AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
Spring greetings from the Finnish American Heritage Society made with traditional Finnish recipes. There is live music, lawn
So thankful for warmer weather, blooming flowers and games, and a bon fire to end the evening.
sunshine. Hope everyone is enjoying a very late spring in the Tori – Open Air Market – September 8th 10:00am – 3:00pm
Quiet Corner of Connecticut. Tori means “market” in Finnish and is an annual tradition to
FAHS Members enjoyed several activities in early 2018 in spite hold an open-air market featuring a variety of craft and food
of the weather. Laskiainen Day (Sledding Day) was held in vendors and serving Finnish foods for lunch and the famous
February-again, without snow! Participants enjoyed traditional sweet cardamom bread-Pulla will be for sale.
pea soup, breads and laskiaispulla, a pulla-dough bun filled Weaving Classes – Students wanted!
with jam and lots of whipped cream. We are actively gathering names of individuals who would be
On Sunday, March 4, 2018 about forty people gathered upstairs interested in weaving lessons; FAHS has multiple looms
in the Finn Hall to celebrate Kalevala Day (The Kalevala is the available and can work with a local master weaver to conduct
epic poem of Finland, considered a national treasure; Kalevala lessons for the never-woven-in-my-life beginner, intermediate
Day is officially February 28th, the day the first edition was or experienced weaver. Please contact FAHS at 860-546-6673
published in Finland, also considered Finnish Culture Day). (leave message) to express your interest.
Refreshments, prepared and donated by the excellent FAHS NEW – Kantele Classes – Students wanted!
cooks, were also enjoyed. We are pleased to announce the formation of kantele classes at
Two annual food centered events were also held: the Finnish FAHS. The kantele is a traditional Finnish plucked stringed
Culinary Delights on March 10th focused on “Finnish Super instrument. Taught by the very talented FAHS member, Kasha
Foods” such as cabbage, rutabaga, mushrooms and Breau, the classes are planned to start this summer. Options
lingonberries. This event is a free educational session offered exist for in person class or via live video broadcast. Cost of the
by FAHS to the community to share Finnish foods. And the class is $15.00 registration and then $ 5.00 per session, class
pancake breakfast was held on April 7th serving a variety of days and times to be determined once students have signed up.
breakfast foods to over 140 guests, servers included the Kanteles can be purchased from a well-known kantele maker
children and grandchildren of FAHS Members. In the spirit of and both 5, 10 and 15-stringed instruments are available. To
community, FAHS donated two tickets to the Canterbury reserve an instrument, or for more information, please contact
Public Library, the Lion’s Club and the VFW. Ellen Buffington at ellenmbuffington@gmail.com.
Please join us for the upcoming events-all are welcome:
Wormwood String Quartet – June 3rd at 2:00pm
Chicken BBQ – Saturday, May 19th - Take out starting at The Finnish American Heritage Society’s Makipuro Arts Fund
3:30pm; sit down from 4:00pm-6:00pm is pleased to present an intimate chamber music concert, on
Open House Day w/CT Tourism June 3rd- 10:00am-3:00pm June 3 at 2pm at the Finnish Hall in Canterbury. The
The Finnish Hall will be open to the public with guided tours of Wormwood String Quartet from Mansfield CT will perform a
the museum which holds a surprising collection of items used program of Haydn's beautiful "Quartet Opus. 55, No. 3"; two
by Finnish immigrants to the United States as well as examples Scott Joplin rags; the grand and majestic strains of Jean
of modern Finnish collectables, books and handicrafts. Please Sibelius' "Andante Festivo" and of course the Finnish
join us to learn more about the important contribution of composer's serene and melodic "Finlandia Hymn." The concert
Finnish families in the area. Refreshments will be available. and a reception to follow are free to the public.
Joint Picnic with FAHS and Aura Hall – 51 Lillibridge Rd,
Voluntown, CT – 2:00pm-8:00pm Further information on our events can be found on our website
Join Aura Hall and FAHS for a fun afternoon at Aura Hall in at www.fahs-ct.org or like us on Face Book for up to date
Voluntown. Enjoy a delicious pot luck food (bring a dish to information on activities at The Hall. New members are
share), hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Many dishes are welcome!Canterbury Town News Page 5
CANTERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOOK SALE—May 19 Ladder to Literacy with Melissa Lennon
9am—2pm in the community room Children, ages 3 1/2 to 5 years old.
Starting in September. Wednesdays,
10:15-11:15 am
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Invitation to Create!
Saturday, April 28, 10:00-11:30am
“Invitation to Create” with Heather
Bassett and Kathleen Hart! Together you Creating Community Connections
Buy a book - Make a Donation - and your child will build a creative Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am - 7pm;
Volunteer Your Time learning space. Children are offered Thursday 9am - 8pm; Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sponsored by the FRIENDS of the CPL. opportunities to be co-constructors of Website: www.canterburylibrary.org
knowledge and collaborate using design Phone: 860/546-9022 Fax: 860-546-1142
LIBRARIES ROCK SUMMER thinking. For Parents and Children.
READING PROGRAM Sign-up required.
BEGINS JUNE 23 Brown Bag Book Talks
Friday Family Movie July 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Drop-In Crafts: May 17, 24, Thursdays at 5:30pm Wednesday 12:00-1:30pm
Mondays during summer reading. Come and enjoy a movie in the Bring your lunch to the library for a
10:00 - 11:00 am. All Ages. comfortable environment of the library! themed book discussion.
Lego Brick Challenge: Snacks and drinks are welcome. Popcorn
will be provided. LIBRARY SERVICES
July 16, 10:30-11:15am See our Website for easy access
The West Hartford Children’s Museum All Ages. No sign-up required.
presents LEGO Brick Challenge at the ADULT ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Canterbury Public Library! Come and Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 am
challenge your creativity by designing In the Town Hall Community Room
and building your own LEGO vehicle. with Kathleen Hart. Sign up required
Ages 6+. Sign-up required. May 16th - Card Stamping
Creativity Through Construction June 20th - Adult Rock Painting
3rd Saturday April-August
Celebrate your inner engineer! Children Quiet Corner Reads Author Visit
will explore the fun and imagination that The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict
comes with architecture and June 20 at 7:00pm The Mansion at Bald
construction. Activities will use Legos, Hill, Woodstock, CT. Tickets available
Keva Planks, nanobugs and other at the library for $15.00.
materials. Ages 7+. Sign-up required. ADULT AND TEEN PROGRAMS
Weekly Music Themed Activities Essential Oils 101
Check out our Facebook page for more Thursday, May 31 at 5:30pm
information. Come learn about the myriad of ways
Rock Painting 1 and 2 oils can be used to support a naturally LIBRARY PASSES
1: June 28th 2: July 12th at 5:30pm healthy and balanced lifestyle. Sign up Connecticut State Parks Pass (No
Celebrate how Libraries Rock with Rock required Child Left Inside Initiative): Covers
Painting! For Teens and Adults. Sign-up Book Discussions parking at all four state beaches, as well
Required. 3rd Tuesday of each month 7:05 pm as several inland parks. Free admission
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Get your copy of the book at either for 2 adults & 4 children.
Canterbury or Scotland Public Library Florence Griswold Museum: Free
Musical Connections with Melissa Lennon admission for 2 adults & 2 children
Children ages 3 to 5. Sign up required. May 15th The Other Einstein by (under 12).
Tuesdays 10:00 am Marie Benedict Quiet Mystic Aquarium: Half-priced
June 26, July 10, July 17, August 7 Corner Reads Selection. admission for 2 adults & 2 children.
Bouncing Baby Tales with Melissa Lennon (Scotland) Mystic Seaport: Half-priced admission
Children, ages birth to 18 months old. June 19th Eye of the Needle by for 2 adults & 3 children.
Starting in September. Sign up required. Ken Follett (Canterbury) Roger Williams Park Zoo: Reduced
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 18th Any Children’s Book admission for up to 4 adults, seniors,
9:30am—10:00 am (Scotland) and/or children.
Music & Movement with Melissa Lennon August 21st Lilac Girls by Martha State Museums: Free Admission for 2
Children, ages 18 months to 3 years old. Hall Kelly (Canterbury) adults & 2 youths (6-17 years).
Sign up required. Thursdays, two Wadsworth Atheneum: Free admission
sessions at 9:30 and 10:30 am for 2 adults & 2 children.Page 6 Canterbury Town News
Canterbury Elementary School PTO
The PTO has had an extremely movie night and bingo night. We are Our members are also currently planning
productive year at CES. We have been currently planning for a wonderful for field day which is a favorite amongst
able to assist staff with needs in the family event in May which will feature students. Look out for news about a road
school. Monthly we have run donation free crafts and low cost professional race for next school year!
collections that benefit many local family pictures! The PTO has seen the biggest attendance
charity organizations. We have teacher/staff appreciation week at our meetings in many years and are so
Our fundraising efforts have allowed us coming in May which we are looking very thankful to all our new members
to provide the students with many family forward to. for helping the PTO be so successful.
events such as an ice cream social,
Canterbury Education Information Group
Do you know how the education by 2027 we will be looking at 776 Canterbury district to all 166 districts in
budget breaks down? students. Please note when researching CT, we place 65th which is the middle
59.1% Salaries/Benefits enrollment numbers there are many third. When compared to local districts,
different figures available. Some we are very similar to Brooklyn,
21.0% High School Tuition calculations do not include our high Plainfield, and Lisbon in per pupil
6.7% Special Ed. Tuition school students. Some do not include spending. We happen to spend much
preschool. While there are many less per pupil that Scotland and
4.3% Facilities/Transportation
different enrollment numbers out there, Hampton. Important to note that the
4.2% District/Business these numbers used reflect the actual state puts similar districts in a district
2.9% Special Ed. Services number of students our school district is reference group for comparisons. Also,
responsible for. many different things effect per pupil
Do you know what Canterbury School costs which include but are not limited
district’s enrollment trends are? Do you know where Canterbury
stands in per pupil cost? to high school options and tuition,
In 2007 we peaked enrollment numbers special education costs, how many
at 863. It has fluctuated up and down For FYE 2017 we spent $17,687. For buildings a district operates, low teacher
ending at 656 in 2017. According to our district reference group, we rank as turnover rate (increases salary costs but
birth rate data collected from New 6th out of 17. That puts us at the 65.17th is very beneficial to students), and
England School Development Council, percentile for our DRG. If you compare transportation costs.
our enrollment is projected to climb and
Canterbury Historical Society
You are cordially invited to join us for state to rethink how it had been Canterbury green is to bring together
our upcoming meetings and events. conducting its affairs for the previous area practitioners of traditional crafts
Details are on our website http:// two centuries. and trades, historical reenactors,
canterburyhistorical.org/. We meet June 8, Bruce Clouette on farmers, and a variety of nonprofit
monthly except in July and August, “Rochambeau’s Army in Connecticut, groups and other exhibitors to celebrate
although we often hold special events 1780–1782” our town. This year’s Old Home Day
over the summer. Unless otherwise Learn more about the story of the French fall celebration is gratefully dedicated to
noted, all regular monthly meetings are expeditionary force that assisted the the memory of Raymond Coombs Sr.,
on the second Friday evening of the American army in the Revolution. life-long Canterbury resident,
month, in the community room of the knowledgeable outdoorsman, history
Canterbury town hall, business session June 9, One-Room Green District enthusiast, tireless volunteer in the
at 7 PM, program at 7:30. Each meeting Schoolhouse on Canterbury Green community, and a friend to all.
features a history-themed program. Open for Connecticut’s Open House
Day, 10:00 to 3:00 As everyone in town must know by now,
These meetings are free and open to the on April 26 fire ravaged the historic
public. Bring a friend. Nosh on Bring the kids and let them experience
first-hand how different school was in William Moore house in the center of
complimentary refreshments. town. Our hearts are heavy for the
the not-so-distant past. Free admission
May 11, Connecticut State Historian and parking. Regular open hours this family and for our community—both
Walter Woodward presents “Trouble season are on the second Sunday in June suffered terrible losses that day.
in the Land of Steady Habits: and the second and fourth Sundays in People have been asking us about the
The Constitution of 1818” July, August, and September, from 2:00 house, so we’ve put this overview of its
Connecticut in 1818 was somewhat like to 4:00 PM. history and architectural significance.
Connecticut in 2018: A troubled state, http://canterburyhistorical.org/?p=2882
seeking a new direction. This lecture October 13, Canterbury Historical
highlights the perfect storm of crises— Society’s Old Home Day on Don’t miss us on Facebook & Twitter.
environmental, economic, demographic, Canterbury Green, 10:00 to 4:00 There’s bound to be something
religious, and political—that converged Save the date. As always, our goal for interesting every time you look.
in the middle of the 1810s to force the this annual fall celebration onCanterbury Town News Page 7
Canterbury Public Schools
Hello from Canterbury Public Schools. I can’t believe that it is school joined for the Term 2 Honors assembly as students
May already! We are wrapping up our school year with a received certificated noting Honors or High Honors. Grade 6
multitude of events and field trips for all ages. Please read on. went to see 5 C’s at the Pomfret Community Theater as Grade 5
Medicaid visited the Yale Peabody Museum. Students began try outs for
With the passing of the State budget came additional sports and at this time there are approx. 20 softball players; 13
requirements for school districts regarding Medicaid baseball players and 35 track athletes. That comprises almost
reimbursement for services provided to students eligible for an 40% of the student population. To help support non-athletes
Individualized Education Plan or a Section 504 plan. this spring, an After-School Program was created with the help
of Ms. Erin Quinn to allow students to participate in various
As of December 1, 2017, each school district is required to clubs after school on Tuesdays during April and May. This is in
participate in the Medicaid School Based Child Health (SBCH) addition to the Wednesday afternoon Homework Club already
Program and must submit billable service information in operation. Snacks, teachers, supplies, and transportation is
electronically. We can get reimbursed, but the state also takes a provided for over 30 students in the following programs:
big portion of those reimbursements. The new law requires us
to inquire about a child's Medicaid enrollment status and Craft Club: Come and join this fun and relaxing after school
requires planning and placement teams to comply with federal activity. Share your creative talents and learn some new
parental consent and written notification requirements prior to skills. We'll be making a variety of craft projects using paper,
billing for services under the SBCH Program. Canterbury has string, beads, paints, modelling clay, recyclables, and more.
entered into an agreement with a third-party vendor, Gardening Club: Gardening is a great way to express
Compuclaim, to assist with meeting the new standards. creativity, have fun and promote a healthy lifestyle. Of course,
Training is being provided in the Spring to our staff. it is a great way to beautify your community. In Gardening
CES Club, we will clean up areas around our school community and
We have started some interesting and fun events for our plant gardens around entrances for a more inviting and colorful
students in the past few months! The new Science Kid’s Club look. Let’s take pride in making Baldwin more beautiful.
has met twice. The first event interested over 80 students who Homework Club: Students work on whatever they need to work
made marble runs after school. The second Science Kid’s Club on. Assistance is available.
took place with over 60 students staying after school on a Bulldog Studios: Bulldog Studios will be open for students
Friday in March to attend UCONN student science centers. who are interested in extending their art skills beyond the
This monthly event is open to students K-4. Students explore classroom. We will be working on individualized projects,
varying science topics. Many thanks to the teachers and parents honing personal interests in the art world, and exploring new
who have collaborated to make this wonderful club occur. We techniques, mediums and styles. If you have something you are
are grateful to the Canterbury Education Fund (CEF) for interested in trying and need the space to work, here's your
sponsoring this program. chance! The classroom is open to both 2 Dimensional and 3
The PTO continues to offer family fun nights. This month, they Dimensional project ideas.
held a movie night. On Saturday, May 5th, they host a family Physical Fitness and Outdoor Fun: Students will be learning
event which will include opportunities for a family portrait, more about the importance of physical fitness through
crafts for students, a bake sale, and a basket raffle. Our PTO participating in various activities and the program will be
Field Day is scheduled for June 15th. geared in preparing students for their individual goals for their
We received a grant from the CT Storytellers! This program fitness or athletic future. Students will be running, lifting, and
brings story tellers every other week to our PK and K using various activities (biking, fitness, obstacle courses) to
classrooms for the entire year of 2018. The students enjoy meet their goals.
these story times very much. They like the stories and the In Other News: Teachers have been taking time and visiting
music. Each session supports literacy skills. We will offer NFA for their regional curricular articulation meetings. During
assemblies for the upper grades in June. these days, teachers join similar content area colleagues from
CES Farm Day will be held on the morning of June 9 th, the region with NFA educators and discussion and observations
sponsored by a Windham County 4-H club and Mrs. Dianne are made on how to best align and prepare students for high
Davis. Children will have an opportunity to meet some animals school. They are very beneficial to the staff at BMS and it is
and their babies. The 4-H club planted the daffodils two years great to see BMS alums on the NFA campus. As the spring
ago that now line the CES entrance. The flowers will be in continues, students and teachers will be entering testing time
bloom soon! with the SBAC at BMS during the first 2 weeks of May.
PK screenings were held on April 26 th and April Technology: The tech lab has added two coding robots to the
27th. Kindergarten registration is planned for May 4 th. Should tech offerings for students. The dash and dot robots allow
you wish to schedule an appointment, please call the school at students to code the operations of the device and then control it
(860) 546-6744. using tablets. In addition to the tech lab, the art room has
Wishing you well from Canterbury Elementary School! purchased a new kiln to keep the pottery units and sculpting
program moving at great paces.
BMS
The month of March brought several events and programs to End of the Year Events: The Grade 8 Recognition Ceremony
bring the school community together to recognize academic will take place on Friday June 22nd at 6:00pm at the Baldwin
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Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum
Now that spring is finally here we can Francis Alexander, who painted connects Prudence Crandall with the
look forward to the upcoming season for Prudence Crandall's portrait; Dr. Sinha, origins of the New England and
the museum, as you may know Kaz a Draper Chair in American History at American Anti-Slavery movements, and
Kozlowski retired at the end of January UCONN, who will be doing an in-depth the emerging 19th century women's
this year and her position is in the exploration of women in abolition; and rights movement. Tickets are $25.00 and
process of being filled, a seasonal after lunch, Lynne McKinney Lydick, include lunch and admission to the
position has been approved for this year from the Worcester Women's History museum, they can be purchased at the
as well, but the museum won't officially Project, will do a one-woman play called museum or on the Eventbrite link,
open till sometime in June. "Yours for Humanity-Abby", about 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/o/friends-of
We are very excited about our century abolitionist Abbey Kelley -the-prudence-crandall-museum-inc-
Symposium on May 12th from 10-4 at Foster. During the 2-hour lunch we will 17201252767.
the Canterbury Community Center, we have the museum open so that visitors
may see the new exhibit, "The Story For upcoming events this season check
have Lisa Joseph, who lives in the Friends website.
Canterbury, doing a presentation on Will Outlive the Canvas", which
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